SESP 1 in space test chamber [Boeing]
The objective of the SESP 1 (P70-1) spacecraft was to test an infrared celestial mapping sensor system.
The instruments were integrated with the Burner-2 upper stage and remained attached. The mission was designed for a life time of 2 month. The spacecraft was integrated by Boeing, who also built the Burner-2 upper stage.
The experiments were:
Nation: | USA |
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Type / Application: | Technology, Science, Astronomy (IR) |
Operator: | US Air Force (USAF) STP (Space Test Program) |
Contractors: | Boeing |
Equipment: | Celestial IR experiment, spacecraft attitude sensing device |
Configuration: | Instruments mounted on upper stage |
Propulsion: | |
Power: | Batteries |
Lifetime: | 2 months |
Mass: | 260 kg |
Orbit: | 545 km × 581 km, 90.2° |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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SESP 1 (P70-1) | 1971-054A | 08.06.1971 | Va SLC-10W | Thor-DSV2U Burner-2 |